Postcode PR1 8XH is located in an urban city, within the City Centre ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Plungington & University area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 132.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Plungington & University is £40,029 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Plungington & University has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,812 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Plungington & University has a very high crime rate, with approximately 132.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Plungington & University is £40,029 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 150 ft away from PR1 8XH.
Plungington & University near PR1 8XH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Preston (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Preston (Lancs) |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £124,000 in City Centre area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £367,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £196,500 |
| Flats | 37 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £163,500 |
| Terraced | 52 | £128,250 |
10 year median price trend in City Centre
In the PR1 8XH postcode area, located within Plungington & University, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 8XH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | West Strand, Preston, PR1 8UY | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | West Strand, Preston, PR1 8UY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Nite Booze | 2 Christ Church Street, Preston, PR1 8PJ | Walking directions to Nite Booze |
| 0.3 mi | Rams News | 2 Fishergate Hill, Preston, PR1 8QU | Walking directions to Rams News |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Butler Street, Preston, PR1 2UH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Preston district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.